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Brushing teeth immediately after eating
Brushing your teeth right after eating can harm your teeth. During this time, the pH level in your mouth is lower than usual and more acidic. So, if you brush your teeth at this time, it can erode and damage your teeth. Wait 30 minutes after eating before brushing your teeth!
Starting to brush teeth in the same spot
Dentists say that most people tend to start brushing their teeth in the same spot, mostly in the area of teeth 1, 2, 3. Therefore, when brushing the last part, you may feel a bit bored and continue to brush this part hastily. Many consumer experts have advised that we should start brushing our teeth in different places to ensure even brushing.
Brushing with cold water
Many people enjoy the sensation of brushing with cold water because they believe it makes them feel more awake after waking up. However, this is actually a harmful habit because experts suggest that toothpaste ingredients work best at a temperature of around 37°C. Therefore, using cold water for brushing will render protective and cleansing agents less effective. Moreover, similar to cold food, prolonged exposure to cold water can damage tooth enamel as well as the health of gums and soft tissues.
Do not neglect the inner surfaces of your teeth
Many people tend to focus more on brushing the front surfaces of their teeth than the rest, while all your teeth need equal attention. Neglecting to brush or clean the inner surfaces of your teeth for a long time allows plaque to continue accumulating, adhering tightly to the tooth surface and leading to tartar formation. This can increase the risk of dental diseases, even causing bad breath and reducing confidence when communicating with others. Pay attention to the back teeth and the inner surfaces of your teeth.
Brushing too quickly
During the night, the amount of bacteria causing tooth decay and bad breath significantly increases due to leftover food or plaque remaining on the tooth surface, even if you brushed your teeth the night before. Most people do not brush their teeth for a full 2 minutes each time. Consequently, harmful bacteria in your mouth are not completely eliminated. You can play music while brushing your teeth to distract yourself from the passage of time.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, also known as brittle bone disease or porous bone, is a condition where bones gradually thin and the density of bone tissue decreases, making the bones more fragile, prone to injury, and susceptible to fractures even from minor trauma. Osteoporosis typically affects the spine, hips, and wrists, and can also weaken the jawbone. With weakened bone density in the jawbone, osteoporosis can compromise the integrity of the bone where teeth are anchored. Some medications used to treat osteoporosis may pose oral health issues, although this is not common. In rare cases, a class of medications called bisphosphonates used to treat osteoporosis may lead to tooth loss due to jawbone necrosis.
